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Ministry of Home Affairs
MOVEMENT OF PASSENGERS AND GOODS THROUGH ICPs
Till date, the Government has set up 11 Integrated Check Posts  to facilitate movement of Passengers and Goods across the international land borders of the country, details of which are enclosed at Annexure.
The Government’s move of setting up Integrated Check Posts across the land borders has resulted in the formalization of hassle-free trade with neighboring countries sharing international border with India. With the setting up of Integrated Check Posts across the land borders, the movement of passengers and cargo through these land ports has been secured and resulted in revenue generation. In addition to these, the traders have been provided a secured platform and various facilities have been provided to passengers and other stakeholders like Customs, Bureau of Immigration, Plant Quarantine etc. including traders under one umbrella at these ICPs.
Details of ICPs across the International Land Borders of India
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S. No.
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ICPs
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Neighboring Countries
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Operationalized on
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1.
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Attari
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Pakistan
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13.04.2012
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2.
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Agartala
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Bangladesh
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17.11.2013
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3.
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Petrapole
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Bangladesh
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12.02.2016
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4.
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Raxaul
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Nepal
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03.06.2016
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5.
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Jogbani
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Nepal
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15.11.2016
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6.
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Moreh
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Myanmar
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15.03.2018
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7.
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Sutarkandi
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Bangladesh
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07.09.2019
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8.
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PTB Dera Baba Nanak
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Pakistan
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09.11.2019
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9.
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Srimantapur
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Bangladesh
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05.09.2020
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10.
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Dawki
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Bangladesh
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04.05.2023
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11.
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Rupaidiha
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Nepal
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01.06.2023
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Signing of MoU between Department of Commerce and CII for setting-up an institutional mechanism for the development of Logistics sector in the country
The Government has recently entrusted the task of integrated development of Logistics sector in the country to the Department of Commerce. To fulfil this a MoU with Confederation of Indian Industry has been signed today in the presence of the Minister for Commerce & Industry Shri Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi. The Government has decided to reduce the Logistics cost in the country from the present 14% of GDP to less than 10% by 2022. On this occasion the Minister congratulated Logistics division of DoC and CII for this initiative and urged them to work together for taking Logistics sector to global levels both in terms of efficiency and cost.
The Minister has given the roadmap for modernizing the Logistics sector in India and bring it at par with the global best. For this purpose, a concerted effort in collaboration with Central line Ministries as well as State Governments has been initiated for simplifying the regulatory processes in both domestic and EXIM logistics. Logistics division headed by a Special Secretary of the DoC, Government of India, is working on a comprehensive action plan to reduce the cost of EXIM and domestic Logistics in the country by making it more efficient through easing of processes, induction of Information Technology and co-ordinated enhancement of Logistics infrastructure in the country. The Government has recently granted infrastructure status to a number of Logistics activities, which shall enable them to avail cheaper and long term commercial loans.
Work has also been initiated on an integrated Logistics portal that will be a transactional e-marketplace connecting buyers with logistics service providers with all the Government agencies such as Customs, PGAs, Port Community Systems, Sea and Air Port terminals, Shipping lines, Railways etc. In order to establish linkages with the Government agencies, industry and academia, for developing a detailed action plan, Logistics division has planned to enter into formal partnership with all the stakeholders. The following is the road map:
- To establish Logistics Working group with representatives from DoC and Industry to examine issues related to logistics and recommend solutions
- To foster focused engagement with the industry
- To collaborate with the concerned agencies including state Govts and other related agencies
- To undertake mutually agreed focused studies on logistics
- To promote Govt’s policies on logistics
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka’s Dharwad district
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka’s Dharwad district.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka’s Dharwad district. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of those injured."
Prime Minister's Office
PM thanks Benjamin Netanyahu for Holi greetings
Replying to the Holi greetings of the Prime Minister of Isreal H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi tweeted :
"Thank you my friend, PM @netanyahu for your special Holi wishes. People all over India mark this festival with great vibrancy.
I also wish you and the people of Israel a happy Purim. Chag Sameach!"
Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign $100 million loan for agribusiness development in Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank  and the Government of India today signed a $100 million loan to promote agribusiness network to boost farm incomes and reduce food losses in the State of Maharashtra.
Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance signed for the Government of India, the agreement for the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network  Project, while Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission signed for ADB.
After the signing of the loan agreement, Shri Mishra stated that the project supports agribusiness development in Maharashtra with holistic support to on-farm improvement in productivity, up-gradation of post-harvest facilities, and establishing efficient marketing structures to benefit horticulture producers.
“The project will help small and marginal farmers in Maharashtra improve their post-harvest and marketing capacity, reduce food losses, and increase incomes through access to finance, capacity building, and horticulture value chain infrastructure development,” said Mr Konishi. “The project interventions also align with ADB’s ongoing support to rural sector transformation in the state through mutually complementary projects for improving irrigation efficiency through rural electrification and for enhancing rural connectivity.”
Though Maharashtra produces 11% and 6% of India’s fruit and vegetable production, respectively, and accounts for about 8% of the country’s floriculture exports, most smallholder farmers lack capital to scale up and do not have direct access to emerging high-value markets. The ADB loan will help provide financing opportunities for farmer producer organizations  and value chain operators  through matching grants and financial intermediation loans to support 300 subprojects.
The project will upgrade 16 existing post-harvest facilities and construct 3 new ones to provide individual farmers and FPOs clean, accessible, and sustainable crop storage and processing facilities. It will also build the capacity of FPOs and VCOs on value chain acceleration and post-harvest handling and management, especially those owned and led by women. The project is expected to benefit 200,000 farmers.
ADB will provide a $500,000 technical assistance  grant from its Technical Assistance Special Fund and $2 million from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction on a grant basis to improve market linkages for FPOs. The TA will establish crop-based centers of excellence networks, promote innovative technologies in agribusiness and agriculture value chains, and support capacity building, including the asset and financial management capabilities of the MAGNET Society and the Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Ministry of Power
PFC signs MoU with Govt. of India detailing targets for FY 2020-21
Power Finance Corporation Ltd  has signed a performance-based ‘Memorandum of Understanding’  with Ministry of Power, Govt. of India detailing various targets to be achieved by PFC during FY 2020-21.
The MoU has been signed by Shri SanjivNandanSahai, Secretary , Govt. of India and Shri R.S. Dhillon, CMD, PFC in presence of senior officials of MOP and PFC.
Govt. of India has set an ambitious revenue target of Rs. 36,000 Crs along with various performance-related parameters such as Operating Profit as percentage of Revenue from Operation, PAT as a percentage of Average Networth and Non-financial parameters viz., IPDS-related parameters.
PFC has been delivering exemplary performance from the past years and the ratings from the Government of India stands testimony to the performance.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Cycle Rally commemorating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas arrives at Goa
Goa, 11 October 2021
CISF bicycle rally as part of Rashtryia Ekta Diwas celebrations from Thiruvananthapuram to Kevadia comprising 16 riders arrived at Goa on 11 October 2021. Cyclists from the Indian Navy escorted the riding team to the Naval Aviation Museum, Dabolim. Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area interacted with the riders and felicitated them. The riders were taken around the museum as well.
The bicycle rally, commenced from Thiruvananthapuram on 29 September 2021 will culminate at the ‘Statue of Unity’ at Kevadia in Gujarat on 26 October 2021, travelling through Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. CISF personnel of 15 southern regions are participating in the rally covering around 2100 km .Asst Commandant Ajayan T, CISF unit, MPT Goa was also present on the occasion.National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on October 31 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.VK/DR
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Ministry of Defence
CONVOCATION CEREMONY TO MARK THE GRADUATION OF THE 76TH STAFF COURSE
A Convocation ceremony to mark the graduation of the 76th Staff Course in which 478 tri-services officers including 33 officers from 21 friendly foreign countries participated, was held at DSSC wellington on 16 Apr 2021.
Lt Gen MJS Kahlon, AVSM was the Chief Guest for the occasion. He gave away medals to the winners of different competitive categories. The Manekshaw Medal for the best Student Officer were awarded to Maj Abhijeet Singh of the Army, Cdr Kapil Kumar of the Navy and Wg Cdr SN Pohare, VM of the IAF. Lt Col Anthony Bramford of Ghana won the Southern Star Medal for the best International Student. The Commandant also released latest edition of the OWL magazine on this occasion.
Addressing the student officers on the occasion, he expressed confidence that with the talent that they now possess, skills that they have imbibed at DSSC and the comprehensive professional training that they have received, they would rise upto the occasion and take on higher leadership roles in the armed forces with immense confidence and dedication. The rapidly changing nature of warfare requires them to continue to excel at every turn of their professional life ahead, understanding not only conventional warfare but also grey zone warfare and non- kinetic warfare. He emphasized that India needs them to fully dedicate themselves for selfless national service in the years ahead.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire Course was planned and run smoothly without any disruptions. The function was held at the Shekhon Auditorium with strict COVID-19 protocols and other precautionary measures.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 16.14 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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16,14,73,595
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 16.14 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI Deliberates Measures to Enhance Ease of Doing Business
In order to further improve the ease of doing business and enhance quality of construction, NHAI Chairman, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav led a meeting with the representatives from National Highways Builder Federation  to ensure adherence to the highest quality standards during construction of National Highway network to ensure potholes free National Highways.
The need to improve standards in preparation of Detailed Project Report  was also highlighted to identify and rectify design gaps and equip project teams to improve plans and mitigate risks. Emphasis was also laid on promoting operational efficiency by removing hurdles and imparting system improvements. These measures will help to establish higher standards of quality and construction to enhance safety and user experience on National Highways.
NHAI is committed to improving ease of doing business and facilitate better working relationship with all its stakeholders. The authority has taken initiatives from time to time to implement suggestions made by the industry bodies and has supported Concessionaires, Contractors and Consultants to enhance quality standards and practices for NHAI projects.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India continues to Effectively Allocate COVID -19 supplies received from the Global Community to States and UTs
1841 Oxygen Concentrators; 1814 Oxygen Cylinders; 09 Oxygen Generation Plants; 2403 ventilators/ Bi PAP/ C PAP; more than 2.8 L Remdesivir vials delivered, so far
In the fight against the global pandemic, the global community has extended a helping hand in supporting efforts of India in this collective fight against COVID19. The Government of India continues to be at the forefront of this fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UTs and with the support of its citizens under a “whole of society” approach.
A meeting of the Empowered Group No.3 was held under the chairmanship of NITI CEO Shri Amitabh Kant in which Union Secretary  Shri Amit Khare, Union Secretary  Dr T V Somanathan, Addl. Secy  Shrir Dammu Ravi, Addl Secy  Ms. Arti Ahuja met to discuss ways and means of expediting the distribution of material aid received from abroad. Additional Secretary, informed that they come to know when the relief material leaves the off shores; the information is sent to Union Health Ministry who then work out the distribution plan. Additional Secretary, Health Ministry informed that distribution plans of material received from abroad are already in place by the time it lands in India.
Government of India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations.
1841 Oxygen Concentrators; 1814 Oxygen Cylinders; 09 Oxygen Generation Plants; 2403 ventilators/ Bi PAP/ C PAP; more than 2.8 L Remdesivir vials delivered, so far.
Major items received on 5 May 2021 include:
- Australia
- Ventilator/ Bi PAP/ C PAP 
- Oxygen Concentrator 
- USA
- RDK 
- Remdesivir 
- PPE kits and additional other items
- Bahrain
- Liquid Oxygen Container 
All items received up to 5th May 2021 have been effectively allocated and promptly dispatched to the states/institutions. This is an ongoing exercise.
Dr N N Mathur, LHMC Hospital, New Delhi on receiving the consignment of COVID equipment as part of international aid: The equipment has already been deployed in the hospital.
Government of India has designed a streamlined and systematic mechanism for effective allocation and distribution of the support supplies received by India. A dedicated Coordination Cell has been created in the Health Ministry to coordinate the receipt and allocation of foreign COVID relief material as grants, aid and donations. This Cell started functioning from 26th April 2021. A Standard Operating Procedure has been framed and implemented by the Health Ministry since 2nd May, 2021.
The cargo clearance and deliveries are facilitated without delay in coordination with various agencies. This is being comprehensively monitored by the Union Health Ministry on a regular basis. This will help to supplement the medical infrastructure of the tertiary care institutions and 31 States/UTs, and strengthen their clinical management capacities for prompt and effective clinical management of the hospitalised COVID19 patients.
Ministry of Defence
Local Indian Diaspora Join Indian Navy's - Humanitarian efforts in Mozambique
The HADR efforts by the Indian Navy in Mozambique have galvanised the local Indian Diaspora to work in tandem with the ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy  currently deployed there.
The local community along with Indian Community has enthusiastically joined the HADR efforts being undertaken by the ships. The Rescue teams have voluntarily been provided vehicles by the Indian community for travel to affected areas and for coordination with the local authorities. The Indian Diaspora have also organised local SIM cards for the teams so that effective communication is maintained while undertaking rescue work.
During the ongoing operations at Port Beira since 18 Mar 19, the ships have rescued more than 192 survivors from Buzi area near Port Beira, which is cut off from the mainland. Three medical camps have been set up at Port Beira, Gaura-Gaurathe Island and Matadoura School, Imnhamizua and Medical assistance has been provided to over 1500 affected people from the local population.
The Chetak helicopter of Indian Navy has undertaken a number of sorties in difficult conditions for evacuation of local personnel in coordination with local authorities and the UN Mission. In addition, it has also dropped relief material  including that provided by World Food Programme.
Community services are being undertaken by the ships crew at affected locations like schools, churches, hospitals, orphanages in coordination with the local government officials. The ships have setup a Community Kitchen kept open 24x7 for local populace including the workers at the port and 22 tons of fresh water has been provided to local authorities.
The HADR operations by the ships of the First Training Squadron are likely to continue at Port Beira till 30 Mar 19. INS Shardul is enroute to Maputo to embark relief material and will return to Beira by 28 Mar to disembark relief material and also supply provisions to IN Ships. Meanwhile INS Magar, with relief stores being embarked at Mumbai and is likely to depart for Beira 27/ 28 Mar 19 to alleviate the suffering of the cyclone affected population of Mozambique.
The indomitable spirit, humane approach and professionalism of the ships of the Training Squadron and the helicopter operations by the IN have received wide acknowledgement from the local government as well as the international agencies including the UN staff involved in HADR operations in Mozambique.
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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.22% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.19% GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.16% GS 2050’
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.22% Government Stock, 2025’ for a notified amount of Rs 12,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.19 percent Government Stock, 2034’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.16 per cent Government Stock, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 07, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 07, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 07, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 10, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.